Tribe Files: Franklin Gutierrez

 

Published 4/4/2008 by Michael Taylor at Bleacher Report - MLB

“Frank the Tank” has started the 2008 season off in style. On opening day he was three for three with a three-run home run and two runs scored. He was the difference maker in Cleveland’s wild opening day victory. Though Gutierrez has now gone seven straight at-bats without a hit since the opener, he is showing better plate discipline and giving better at-bats than at any time before in a Tribe uniform. After a strong showing a season ago as a semi-regular and showing excellent improvement this spring, Gutierrez looks ready to be in the lineup from start to finish. The Indians picked Gutierrez up from the Dodgers in the trade that sent Milton Bradley to Los Angeles in April of 2004.  Gutierrez was just coming off of a season in which he hit 24 home runs and stole 20 bases as a 20-year old in A & AA-ball. He was listed as the number three prospect in the Dodgers organization. The Indians assigned him to AA Akron to continue his development. Funny ... [link]

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Game #3: Cleveland’s offense wastes Westbrook’s effort

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Rain, Rain Go Away (The Cold Too)

Dave Rouleau posted 4/4/2008 from mvn.com

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The Jake…er…The Prog…er…Progressive Field.

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Don’t get caught on TV in the All-You-Can-Eat Section

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